Comment

Representation ID: 18655

Received: 01/02/2007

Respondent: Croudace Strategic Ltd

Agent: Charles Planning Associates Limited

The Core Strategy should reflect PPG13 and PPS3 principles which set out the need for new developments to be located in areas well served by public transport and other sustainable transport modes. By focussing developments in such areas, there will be a sustained demand for public transport and other sustainable transport modes, creating an impetus for continued improvements to the transport system.

New development can contribute towards improvements in the local transport infrastructure commensurate with the proposed level of development. However, there is a requirement for strategic transport improvements, and this requires commitment from central and regional government. However, it is considered that the District should capitalise on the existing transport infrastructure in the short term, and locate development in locations well served by public transport and other sustainable transport modes.